"It was a brilliant move," Cameron said Wednesday. "Everyone on the team took a look in the mirror after that."

Added Cameron: "People were numb because they think you should run and hide. They think you're embarrassed. I've got nothing to be embarrassed about."

Cameron could have taken a less admirable path here, but he's wisely choosing not to burn bridges.

The Ravens have been a different team on offense with Jim Caldwell calling plays -- more aggressive, less skittish -- but Cameron accomplished a lot during his five-year stint in Baltimore. He's done tutoring quarterback Joe Flacco, and he understands the NFL can be a ruthless business.